Status of the artist

Premier’s Task Force reported on the Status of the Artist with recommendations to enhance the socio-economic status of professional artists.

The report can be accessed online: Status of the Artist Report

The report highlights 24 recommendations, which address the improvement of the socio-economic status of professional artists.

The report is divided in four parts:

  • Understanding creative work
  • Artists living in economic insecurity
  • A legal framework
  • Increasing the median income and access to social benefits for artists

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The task force conducted extensive research into taxation, remuneration and labour legislation models, exploring how new strategies and best practices can help reduce the barriers and challenges faced by arts professionals.

Many countries and jurisdictions have Status of the Artist frameworks. In Canada, there are six provinces with Status of the Artist legislation as well as the federal act.